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7A THE DAILY ASTORIAN • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2018 Mitchell: Won 21 of Clatsop County’s 33 precincts Continued from Page 1A “I don’t think you can tell from one race,” said Steve Demarest, president of Ser- vice Employees International Union Local 503, who helped promote Mitchell’s campaign. “There’s so many factors that could play into this.” House District 32 includes three counties — Clatsop, Tillamook and Washington. Mitchell won Clatsop — earn- ing 44 percent of the vote — and Washington — with 46 percent. Josi won his home county, Tillamook, with 48 percent of the vote. Mitchell won 21 of Clat- sop County’s 33 precincts. She said she spent the vast majority of her time in Clat- sop County because it rep- resents the most substantial portion of the district. Knocking on more than 3,000 doors, Mitchell, who lives in Astoria, spent most weekdays in the county. On weekends, she would either take trips to the other counties or rely on some of her 75 vol- unteers to campaign there. “Face-to-face interactions was the No. 1 way I was able to pull out a victory here,” Mitchell said. “You’re much more likely to have a heart-to- heart conversation with some- one when they’re standing at your door.” Clatsop County’s five cit- ies were the most fruitful for Mitchell, who carried all but one of those precincts. People involved with Mitchell’s cam- paign say the door-knock- ing efforts were particularly effective in the more densely populated areas. Unlike Josi, Mitchell did not buy televi- sion advertising. “That’s where you get the most bang for your buck, walking the streets,” Demar- est said. Campaign finance After trailing Josi in cam- paign contributions signifi- cantly in the first two months before the vote, Mitch- ell narrowed the gap in the final weeks, raising nearly $100,000 in total. In late April and early May, cash contributions from the Oregon League of Conser- vation Voters and two labor unions accounted for nearly half of Mitchell’s war chest. The two unions — the SEIU and Oregon AFSCME Council 75 — have more than 1,000 members who live or work in House District 32. Fewer than 8,000 people voted in the primary. Issues such as limiting cuts to the Public Employ- ees Retirement System and reducing child care costs were some of the things union leaders searched for in their endorsements. “The vast majority of peo- ple who live here are work- ers,” said Mitchell, an SEIU member. “When you have that voice from someone who isn’t that type of person you usually see in politics, I think Bridge: Aim is to make event safer Continued from Page 1A He and Torres both believe the closure will make for a bet- ter, safer event — not just for the runners and walkers, but also for the volunteers and flaggers posted along the route. The chamber and ODOT plan to get word out early about the bridge closure to ensure no one is unexpectedly stuck on either side during the Oct. 14 event. The Department of Trans- portation fields numerous requests to close bridges or roads for many different kinds of events, from a pet parade down a street in a small town to a bicycle ride over Port- land’s Fremont Bridge. “We basically want to say ‘yes,’ but we also want to work with the community to address the potential negatives,” Tor- res said. The Great Columbia Crossing, for all the logis- tics involved, has always been that resonates with them.” Aid from environmental interests went beyond finan- cial contributions. Sonny Mehta — Mitchell’s manager for most of the campaign — is a field director for Renew Oregon, a clean energy lobby- ing coalition. Replacing him for the general election will be Thomas Rogers, a former Renew Oregon intern who volunteered for Mitchell. Forestry issues became a dividing line in the race. With Josi generally supportive of modern forestry practices, Orr and Mitchell called for changes. Mitchell’s call for an elimination of clearcuts, for example, appealed to envi- ronmental groups. Mitchell supporters also point to demographics as another potential reason behind the win. An increasing appetite for women candidates may have helped propel her, said Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, a campaign volunteer. “I heard several times, ‘We Colin Murphey/The Daily Astorian a fairly reasonable request, scheduled to take place on a sleepy weekend morning in October when tourism is at a low point. But, Torres added, “We’re in a different world today.” “I think (the Great Colum- bia Crossing) could be a pretty good example of an event that went through some changes because of events happen- ing out in the world today,” he said. Pivot to November With five months before the general election in November, Mitchell will now appeal for votes from those who supported Orr and Josi. Timber interests were some of Josi’s main financial back- ers. Many of those voters are skeptical of her environmen- tal policies. “I think, deep down, we all really want the same thing,” she said. “I really do want to keep your jobs, but in a sus- tainable way.” With few policy differ- ences of opinion between them, Orr repeatedly stressed campaign finance reform as an issue. He raised just over $16,000 in cash contribu- tions, and no donation topped $1,000. Mitchell said her cam- paign funds come from peo- ple and groups whose views largely align with those of Orr, who said he will endorse Mitchell. “It’s not Wells Fargo,” she said. “It’s someone who’s possibly taking care of people from home.” Opposing Mitchell in November will be Vineeta Lower — the only Repub- lican candidate who filed. Brian Halvorsen, an Inde- pendent from Tillamook, will also run. Lower said she will high- light infrastructure improve- ments and education needs in the campaign. The Seaside educator will begin door-to- door campaigning in the com- ing months. “I’m really looking for- ward to getting out this sum- mer and meeting my neigh- bors,” she said. Despite the differences revealed in the Democratic primary, a dramatic shift in messaging and strategy will not be necessary for the gen- eral election, Mitchell said. “I am who I am.” Long Beach: ‘Landlines are a thing of the past’ Continued from Page 1A The Astoria Bridge will close in October for the Great Co- lumbia Crossing. need someone besides an old white guy in office,’” Boothe- Schmidt said. The discussion contin- ued with councilors in agree- ment that property manag- ers who supervise short-term rentals should be available 24/7, but split over whether rules should require land- line telephones in every prop- erty. A landline is one of the requirements for a vacation rental conditional use permit in Ilwaco, for example. Discussion highlighted worries about specific cell service “dead zones,” but also whether landlines are an anachronism, despite their value for receiving emer- gency messages. “Landlines are a thing of the past,” said Councilor Del Murry. Renting a home for less than 30 days in Long Beach residential zones requires a conditional use permit. Con- ditions include a readily available property manager, a limit on the number of guests based on the number of bed- rooms, and a requirement that all parking be on the site — with no RV parking allowed. Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. should be enforced; rules also restrict the size and number of lighted signs. Problems at vacation rent- als led to prolonged uproar in Cannon Beach and Gearhart, said Dave Glasson, the city administrator. He noted that peninsula communities have learned from these Oregon towns’ mistakes. Councilors heard that some property companies have rental contracts that fine visitors $500 if the police are called to any disturbance. April Smith, the community development director, said officers always inform the city of such incidents. The City Council agreed that the days of streaking during fraternity parties and raucous softball tournaments with a keg on second base were long past. “We have not had any ‘Animal House’ activity in our area,” said Murry. Smith will revise any pro- posed rule changes and bring them to the council for further discussion. Phillips said a bigger prob- lem, raised at the last meet- ing, is visitors parking RVs on vacant lots and not dispos- ing of their sewage properly. “They should be going to an RV park — money is being taken away from them,” he said. CLASSIFIEDS 104 Special Notices Do you love libraries? Enjoy history? The Astoria Public Library is conducting Preservation training on June 28, 2018 from 9 am to 3 pm. Training will prepare volunteers to work in the archives located in the library basement. Space is limited to 30 people. Volunteers may call the library at 503-325-7323 or 503-298-2450 to apply and obtain further details. 107 Public Notices Occasionally other companies make telemarketing calls off classified ads. These companies are not affiliated with The Daily Astorian and customers are under no obligation to participate. If you would like to contact the attorney general or be put on the do not call list, here are the links to both of them Complaint form link: http://www.doj.state.or.us/ finfraud/ DUST off the old pool table and sell it with a classified ad. 504 Homes for Sale PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “Any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. 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